My lawyer is about to drop my case for a DWI because can't afford to pay him. What can I do

First, you will need an attorney. You have fact issues that need to be raised at trial. If you reached an agreement with your attorney about...

What do I do if my sealed petty theft shows up on an employment background check?

Just because you received deferred adjudication, and even if the case was dismissed, does not mean the case was "sealed". You must file a petition...

My lawyer is about to drop my case for a DWI because can't afford to pay him. What can I do

First, you will need an attorney. You have fact issues that need to be raised at trial. If you reached an agreement with your attorney about...

If charges are pressed for statutory rape how will I know and what happens next?

If a police report has been filed alleging you have committed an offense, the matter will be assigned to an investigator. That investigator may...

What penalty does forgery of a spousal consent on Ira change of beneficiary form carry in Texas?

The offense of forgery is outlined in Texas Penal Code Section 38.21. It is generally a class a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $4,000,...

What can I do if the breatalazer may not be correct have one lung ?

You have several issues to deal with, so you must deal with them accordingly. First, you will need an attorney. You have fact issues that need to...

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The model of the vehicle listed on a citation is not an element of the offense, so that type of error would not cause dismissal of any chargers.

What happens if you I get caught stealing 2 plastic pallets in Texas behind a store. I am a minor

If you are a minor, your case will be referred to the juvenile courts. The level of offense will depend on the value of the property taken. The...

Can I get my probation revocation dismissed before the hearing?

It is possible to have the State withdraw a motion to revoke probation prior to a hearing, but the decision to withdraw the motion is made by the...

The motion to revoke was filed because the court loses jurisdiction over your case on the day your probation ends if one is not filed. This...